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MASSACHUSETTS EARLY COLLEGE Community of Practice Resource Site
Massachusetts Early College provides a structured program of study and supports that increases college success and career readiness while prioritizing students historically underserved in higher education.
Pathway2Careers, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Schools and Department of Higher Education, provides technical assistance, coaching, and resources for Massachusetts Early College designees, applicants, and prospective applicants. You will find information about upcoming events, designation criteria and requirements, the application process, past event materials, Early College resources specific to the Commonwealth, and many other supportive resources and tools on this resource site.
Upcoming Events
11
Feb
New Designation Process - Introductory Webinar
DESE's Office of Early College is hosting an introductory webinar focused on the new Designation Process. The session will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at [...]
12
Feb
Working Group Meeting
Join current Massachusetts Early College practitioners from 10:00 a.m. to noon to discuss best practices for supporting and advising Early College students. Hear from guest [...]
24
Feb
Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
27
Feb
05
Mar
Are You Ready to Start the Planning Process? (Part 2 of the New Designation Process - Introductory Webinar Series)
DESE's Office of Early College is hosting an introductory webinar focused on the new Designation Process. The session will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at [...]
10
Mar
Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
12
Mar
Working Group Meeting
Join current Massachusetts Early College practitioners from 10:00 a.m. to noon to discuss best practices for supporting and advising Early College students. Hear from guest [...]
24
Mar
Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
07
Apr
Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
09
Apr
Working Group Meeting
Join current Massachusetts Early College practitioners from 10:00 a.m. to noon to discuss best practices for supporting and advising Early College students. Hear from guest [...]
10
Apr
28
Apr
Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]